Quick Answer: Patient Stretcher With Side Rails is a two-section stretcher for patient transport, with fold-away side rails, a removable height-adjustable IV-pole and a meshed utility shelf. It runs on 4 anti-static swivel castors, two with brakes, and carries a minimum of 160 kg.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
2 padded sections; backrest adjusts via secured pawl and gear ratchet
Fold-away side rails, 50-100 x 30-45 cm
Removable, height-adjustable IV-pole at the head end
Large meshed utility shelf fixed to the base
4 swivel castors, all anti-static, two with total-lock brakes
Protective bumpers at all four corners
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Sections
2
Size, extended incl. upholstery
160-200 x 50-60 x 72-88 cm (l x w x h)
Carrying capacity
Minimum 160 kg
Frame
Epoxy coated tubular steel, 2.7-3.3 cm across, 1.8-2.2 mm thick
Side rails
Fold-away, 50-100 x 30-45 cm (l x h)
Castors
4 swivel, 2.3-3 x 11-15 cm (w x diameter), anti-static
Brakes
Total-lock type (wheel and rotational lock), on two castors
Caster frame
Steel or nylon
Bearings
Sealed bearing in swivel and wheel; ball-bearing swivel
For patient transport, the stretcher rolls on a heavy duty carriage whose four castors are anti-static, with total-lock brakes on two of them. The side rails fold away, and the IV-pole at the head end is set to height with a robust clamp; both are fixed with solid steel welded to the frame. The meshed utility shelf on this Hospital Furniture stretcher is securely fixed, so it stays free from shaking and vibration during transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Does the stretcher have brakes? Two of the 4 swivel castors have total-lock brakes that lock both the wheel and its rotation.
Q2. Is an IV-pole included? Yes. A removable, height-adjustable IV-pole is fitted at the head end, set with a robust clamp with heavy knob.
Q3. What is the carrying capacity? Minimum 160 kg.
